Revitalized Learning: Poplar Bluff Middle Unveils Updated Greenhouse and New Outdoor Classroom

Poplar Bluff Middle School recently opened a new multi-purpose outdoor area on the east side of the Victory Lane campus. The project, started at the beginning of the academic year, transformed an old high school greenhouse and added an outdoor classroom behind the cafeteria. This development was supported by various partnerships and collaborations, aiming to improve the learning environment for students.

Shaylan Sandlin, a fourth-grade teacher, has used the new outdoor classroom for a science session on electricity and magnetism. Sandlin noted that the natural setting helped increase student engagement and made the learning experience more memorable. The area, equipped with a canopy funded by the Parent Teacher Organization, provides a space for students to explore and interact with their lessons actively.

The school's principal, Dr. Josh Teeter, plans to further develop this outdoor learning area. With Title 1 funding, special seating and additional equipment like tables and dry-erase boards will be added over the summer. The school's Maintenance Department prepared the concrete foundation for the classroom before winter.

Next to the outdoor classroom, the greenhouse, formerly part of the PBHS agriculture program, has been assessed for functionality. Assistant Superintendent of Business Charles Kinsey reported that the greenhouse's essential utilities are operational, with only minor repairs needed. Dr. Teeter looks forward to using the greenhouse for science classes and encouraging interest in gardening.

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